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This Week in Logistics News (November 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Rival UPS is also tapping into emerging technological tools to strengthen its operations. CEO Carol Tomé said in August that UPS’ network planning tools are now able to “do in an afternoon what used to take a team of engineers months to do.” billion as U.S. For example, U.S.

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Top 8 Online Logistics Tools For Logistics Professionals

GlobalTranz

Logistics professionals require exemplary international online logistics tools to help them carry out their daily businesses with ease and deliver the best for their customers. Top 8 Online Logistics Tools For Logistics Professionals. This optimization tool for inventories is cloud based.

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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

Zipline Logistics

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago. It must be taken to a secured drop yard.

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The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization

Freightos

It’s the gritty reality of logistics. Fifteen years ago, DSV’s homepage had this to say about tech: “DSV is committed to providing our customers with the best e-service tools available in order to create visible, transparent and high-quality services.” Surely all the technology and guardrails should prevent this type of disaster.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Instances of cargo theft increased markedly in 2022, driven in large measure by thieves using fictitious pickups. They estimate $223 million in cargo was stolen across all theft events in 2022. Events that involved the theft of cargo increased by 20% year-over-year.

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?